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I wonder how common it is but I find some family members to be far less supportive and empathetic than I had expected. There are supportive words and there were offers of help when I went through treatment, some which I am extremely grateful for being followed thro...Read More
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I was just wondering if anyone knew of any Australian dating apps specifically for people with cancer to meet each other?
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I’m a survivor now (thank God) and I’m very grateful for my second chance at life. However, things that I never thought about before or during cancer are never far from my mind these days. It can be a lonely life for some I guess. Sex (actual intercourse) is very...Read More
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Yes, a guy who has trouble getting or keeping an erection can still make a woman happy in ways other than penetrative sex. Even if you have trouble getting or keeping an erection, you can still share closeness and pleasure by kissing, touching, sexual play, and ora...Read More
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Supporting someone suffering from breast cancer involves emotional support, practical assistance, and empathy. Listen to them actively without judging, make them feel safe with you, make them comfortable, let them know that it is okay not to be okay, and, if possib...Read More
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Hi first timer. I have recently been diagnosed with cancer after being very well all my life. After being married for 30 years I thought that my relationship with my husband would be able to cope with this news but no. My husband hasn’t able to show me support...Read More
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Maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle is the best way to avoid and treat breast cancer. This means doing something active every day for at least 150 minutes, like fast walks or mild exercise. The chance can also be lowered by limited processed foods, red mea...Read More
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Hi guys, for anyone that is interested in dating other people with cancer, there is a dating site that includes cancer as a criteria for searching for matches, it’s Disabled Mate Australia (au.disabledmate.com). It is the only dating site I’ve found that includes p...Read More
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I have been going through cancer treatment since August, diagnosis in July & am 5 days out from my mastectomy surgery and my partner of nine years decided this morning he doesn't want to be with me anymore!!I've been through so much in the last 6months and for this...Read More
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